Day 11: Favorite TV shows

These are without a doubt my most favourite tv shows ever! Gimme a whole lotta snacks and plop me in front of the tv with lotsa fat pillows and ill be one happy girl!

Day 10: Something you’re afraid of

Its not secret among my close family and friends that i am DEATHLY afraid of roaches. Refer to this post for a clearer picture. I will bring much embarrasment to all those around me should a situation that involves roaches arise. But please dont be too quick to judge me. A number of incidents has happened in my life that has furthur strengthen my fear of this highly disgusting and awfully despicable creature.


1. We once went to uptown (a place notoriously known for its high density of roaches) and sat next to a pleasant looking old couple who were happily enjoying their dinner. The husband was sans hair, and the wife had too much of it- think alleycats' arumugam. Halfway thru my dinner, i saw the wife abruptly stand up and was running her fingers thru her hair like she was looking for the lost Mayan gold in it. The anti roach lunatic in me told me to run, fast. And i did. I ran far away (like a psycho killer was coming after me) leaving my husband (then boyfriend) looking bewildered and wondering what the heck was the matter with me.


My instincts proved right. A giant roach had in fact gotten lost in the sea of hair and had seemed to dissipate in it. Needless to say- that was the end of our dinner. I stood 10 feet away from the hair lady and refused to come any closer, much less finish my dinner. We left 2 seconds later. Me- from utter fear. My husband- from sheer embarrassment of me.


2. Another time i was with my family- again at uptown (i dont know why i keep going back!).The whole family were enjoying dinner when I noticed the kids at the next table staring at sumthing under our table. Being paranoid i practically shouted out - Whattt!!!??? They mumbled something and i asked again- whattt?? what what whatttt?!?!! (at this point i had thrown my handbag and was ready to sprint) the girl pointed to sumtin under the table and went (i will nvr forget the tone of fear in her voice) "ada bug...." by now both mama and i had jumped up from our seat and were jumping around like monkeys trying to get the 'bug' off us. After 3 mins of this we realised the bug wasnt on us. They were still staring under our table so we asked- mana??? she went. "dekat leg diaaaaa!!" pointing to my embarrased dad's leg. He actually continued eating while the 'bug' walked up n down his leg coz he was so malu of the commotion mama and i made. hello. lipas tu big ok. gross!!


So u see folks. All the incidents i mentioned (ok there is SOOOOOOOO more then 2!- i forget) have morphed my fear of roaches. I hope when we move into our new house next month, we wont have any untoward incidents involving them. *prays super hard*

* I thought of putting up a pic of a roach here but decided otherwise. My blog might die of fear if i did.

Day 9: A favorite picture of your best friends

I've been searching hi and low in fb and in my files here for a pic i like of my bestfriends. But i couldnt find any that i absolutely love! so im just gonna put up some pics of them so u know who they are ok!

Super love them!! facial hair, fat lips and all!!!

Day 8: A place you’ve travelled to.

I have always loved travelling. Be it to far flung places, or just a trip back to my kampung. I didnt mind the long journeys, I even loved it back then- the long drives and long haul flights. Till our roads got so accident prone, and I got old enough to realise that long flights dries my skin out, makes my hair go flat, and sleeping on na airplane seat for 15 hours leaves me feeling like a 90 year old.


Despite all these- I still liked travelling. Last weekend hubster and I took a drive to Penang. We agreed that the drive was tiring. But we both enjoyed the trip tremendously. We ate so much nasi kandar- and still craved more the moment we were back in KL- gluttons we are

From all my travels, I have concluded that my most favourite place in the whole wide world- outside Malaysia is London and Cape town. I love London because it reminds me of family, friends and shopping. It gives me a sense of peace. I go for walks in the park every morning that im there at 730 sharp. I bring a bag of nuts with me and feed the squirels. I went there so often, the policemen who patrol the park remembers me and would cheerfuly greet me every morning.

Cape Town is just beautiful. Despite the horrific crime rate, I fell in love with the beautiful landscape and gorgeous coastlines. I really wish it could be a safer place. Contrary to popular belief that all of Africa is a hot desert- it actually is cold in South Africa in the last few months of the year, and its pretty cool there the rest of the year. And it really is a beautiful place. Not so much shopping to be done- but def worth going.

Day 7: Favorite movies.

Id like to say that my fav movies are something deep or meaningful- or are great classics... but im a chic flick lover thru and thru so... These are my all time favourite movies!!

Absolute favs!!- n yes i do have a thing for Julia Roberts! i loved her in Steel Magnolia and Pretty Women too!

ps: system is down at work today. So im making up for future 30 day blog procrastinations

Day 6: A picture of something that makes you happy.

At this point in time. I can think of two things that would make a very very verrrrry happy girl.

2 weeks and 2 days to go!!!

Day 5: A song to match your mood

I dont celebrate christmas, but the end of year always leaves me feeling jolly and christmas-sy. I love London  in December. The xmas feel there is just so... festive and it really gets u in the mood- despite me not celebrating it. You cannot help but be sucked into the happy cheery twinkly happiness.I loved walking around town alone, looking at the beautiful decorations, eating warm soft cookies and choc covered waffles speckled with fresh snow.


I once met a santa claus in front of Selfridges who, instead of wishing me a marry christmas- said Assalamualikum when he found out i was from Malaysia. Turned out santa hailed from Turkey- How cute kan!

I recently bought Michael Buble's xmas album. His voice is like warm smooth chocolate- like the ones flowing from a fondue machine. I swear it does good stuff for the soul. If i were rich, id make him sing me to sleep everynight!

So because its december, the song that matches my mood would be-

Day 4: My parents

I actually turned on my laptop twice to write about my parents. But nothing i penned down seemed appropriate to portray the enormous respect and deep love i have for them both. So ill leave you with bits and pieces of my life to make u better understand the amazing people they are-

When i was little, my dad would pick me n my sister up and hoist us to standing position on his shoulders in the swimming pool, and throw us into the water. The last time he did this was when i was 14. He went to Tokyo shortly after- and came home in a wheel chair. *guilty*

My mom understands me better then anybody in the world. When i got into an accident (minor one- This bozo hit me on the side.) I coolly called my parents and was all composed and confident talking to them on the phone. My mom obviously panicked when she heard the word accident. When they arrived at the scene, cool composed me broke down n cried like a baby at the sight of mom who obviously also cried. Padahal the car was just slightly dented on the side n i wasnt hurt at all!!

Up till when i was in highschool, whenever we travelled overseas, papa would make me put my hands in his jacket pocket n made sure I never let go. he was afraid he might loose me in the crowd. My last trip with him, we went to south africa and argentina- i was 23, he held on to my backpack the entire time we were there. When we went to the supermarket, he wouldnt even let me be in the next isle alone. I felt like i was 3 years old again- till i heard that a huge burly steward was mugged at gunpoint and a friend of my dad's (a SA national) told us how her son was shot at random and had died.

Sometimes i feel my mom and i speak a different language that only we understand. Wen we talk- most people dont just dont get it- my dad included. We're laughing most of the time anyways. And countless times- We have been mistaken as sisters. Which kind of irks me really. And i think she looks real young- This is much easier then admitting that i look old :p

When i studied in Arau, my dad made sure i had a open ticket so i could come back anytime i wanted to- this does not include the bi weekly ticket i already had.

On the night after my reception on my husband's side- My mom called me and we both cried buckets. Reality had finally set in that i have moved out of the house i grew up in. My husband found me lying in bed crying my eyeballs out n he just held me while i cried. While my mom- who was actually at a friends house, ran to the toilet and stayed in there for a good 20 mins and came out with a nose that would have put rudolph to shame.

When my life fell apart, they were there to pick up the pieces and fight the battle for me, not alongside me, but for me. They protected me as much as they could and and cushioned the rest- and for that i am eternally grateful.

There really are a thousand more stories i can tell u why my parents are awesome. But at the end of the day it doesnt matter. Coz mere words do not do justice to the great love and respect i have for them.

My rocks

Day 3- My 1st love

Hmmm... my 1st love or rather 1st crush if i remember correctly was a fellow classmate- in kindergarten. Yes i started pretty early. I cannot for the life of me remember what he looked like but i know he was huge- not in a fat kindda way, more like in a buff gym goin sorta way. He was 5 bt im pretty sure he worked out. N he spoke flawless english. I think that was what attracted me to him in the 1st place. Since a young age, i loved to hear ppl speak english.

When i was 6, we went to brisbane and met this 6 y/o twin girls on a river cruise- they were australian of course. We became friends and played games and at one point i ran to my dad n whispered- "paaa!! dorg terror sgt ckp englishhh!!". ahh to be young and innocent again :)

3 days n going strongggg!!

Ill be in penang tomorrow till sunday so day 4 will resume on monday!

Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name

This blog was initialy a product of grief and the need to be invisible. My previous blog had been violated and my words were taken and twisted in ways that made me afraid to write at a place where my name would be linked- hence the birth of this blog.


And then there was me- at that time meant that there was something more then the stupid political hype, I was more then the names mentioned in passing, the one people pitied, and cursed at. After all the blood sweat and tears- there was me. Just me.


The me that people would see if they would only open their eyes and look at with naked eyes. Not from blogs, nor newspapers, or the news.


But as the saying goes- after the storm comes the rainbow. And the rainbow indeed is here. Im so grateful that my life has turned out the way it has. Im def in a much better place now and i believe the downfall that i had, has made me a better person.


So there you have it- The meaning behind my blog name.
Cheers!

Day 1- Introduce, recent picture of yourself, 15 interesting facts.

Ok this picture isnt really thaaaaat recent- but its d best i can do. The pencurik took off with both my camera's mann!!

1. When shopping (groceries, toiletteries, clothes- and the likes) i will feel the sudden unavoidable urge to do a number 2 (always!).

2. I cook with one hand on my hips.

3. I sometimes drive with my legs crossed.

4. My feet are always freezing cold!

5. I always make sure i empty my bladder 15 minutes before reading the news coz the studio is super duper freezing cold!!- n freezing temperatures always makes me wanna do a number 1

6. I have always dreamed of having a yellow kitchen. But the house we bought comes with a white tiled one.

7. At any given time, I have at least 6 pairs of shoes in my car.- 9 if u count my niece's

8. When i get nervous, my teeth goes all tingly.

9. I dont cry easily- and when i do, it gives me a migrain.

10. I get bored doing facials.

11. I hate mani pedi's.

12. The thief who broke into our house ate my orange.

13. He also pooped in the backyard.

14. I secretly hope the TV he stole will electrocute him.

15. Im surprisingly not mad that he took our 3 thousand ringgit camera

The Challenge

I got this off another blogger and thot it might be an interesting challenge- both in coming up with ideas to write, and in trying to blog discreetly under the watchful eye of my manager- whom im seated next to.

So for the next 30 days I will be blogging according to the list below. Hopefully on a day to day basis. Otherwise- a few days of delay never killed anyone

Day 1: Introduce, recent picture of yourself, 15 interesting facts.



Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name.


Day 3: Your first love.


Day 4: Your parents.


Day 5: A song to match your mood.


Day 6: A picture of something that makes you happy.


Day 7: Favorite movies.


Day 8: A place you’ve travelled to.


Day 9: A favorite picture of your best friend.


Day 10: Something you’re afraid of.


Day 11: Favorite TV shows.


Day 12: Something you don’t leave the house without.


Day 13: Goals.


Day 14: A picture of you last year – how have you changed?


Day 15: Fave Song EVER


Day 16: Dream house.


Day 17: Something you’re looking forward to.


Day 18: Favorite place to eat.


Day 19: Something you miss.


Day 20: Nicknames.


Day 21: Favorite picture of yourself ALL TIME and why?


Day 22: What’s in your purse?


Day 23: Your idea of a perfect first date.


Day 24: Something you’ve learned.


Day 25: Something you crave a lot.


Day 26: Your dream wedding.


Day 27: Original photo of the city you live in.


Day 28: Something that stresses you out.


Day 29: 3 wishes.


Day 30: A picture of yourself this day and 3 good things that happened since you started the challenge.

Short getaway and Edward i love u

I have been meaning to post up some pictures of us from - well from various places and times but i keep forgetting to have them transferred from the camera. Last i checked, there are pics in thr from up to 7 months ago. Oh well, itll have to wait.


We watched Twilight Breaking Dawn the other day. I was pretty insistent on watching it coz Edward is just toooo hot to miss like seriously. And i was not wrong! OMGGG!! he looked sooooooo hot smilling and laughing like that- at times i actually forgot hubster was seated like 2 inches away from me. It felt like it was just me and him (him being Edward of course!). n wen bella got sick she looked all old n ugly- my insides were going all heyy Edward lookie me!! all healthy and fleshy!! pick me pick me pick me!! of course he didnt... bt that didnt stop me from grinning from ear to ear like an idiot anyway. MUST WATCH ladies! must watch!

We took a short trip to cameron highland a couple of weeks back. It was his birthday and i was outta off days- so we took a short 3 day 2 nite getaway and im glad we did. Cameron's was as pretty as ive always remembered it. We (my family) go to penang and cameron highlands every year during the hols. Mostly because its about the only place worth going in the chain of hotels/ apartment in my dad's time sharing package. But also because we just love it up there. Penang is a food haven. But cameron is jut so... relaxing and quiet. 

We went hiking up there! Ive been up cameron highlands thousands of time but i never even thot of goin hiking up thr! bt we did!- he didnt bring his sports shoes but d tour agency provided them so yeay!! if u ever go up there- make sure u dont miss goin hiking in the mossy forest! its beautiful!! ok im leaving for home in a couple of minutes so enjoy the photos!